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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06- Personnel CITY OF SAN BERN! IDINO - REQUEST F(' 1 COUNCIL ACTION BARBARA DILLON RECLASSIFY ONE (1) MAINTENANCE From: Subject: WORKER I TO A MAINTENANCE Dept: PERSONNEL WORKER II -- SEWER CREW SECTION, PUBLIC SERVICES Date: MARCH 4, 1994 DEPARTMENT Synopsis of Previous Council action: 2/24/94 - The Council Personnel Committee recommended approval to reclassify one (1) Maintenance Worker I to a Maintenance Worker II in the Sewer Crew Section. Ar Recommended motion: That the Mayor and Common Council approve the reclassification of one (1) Maintenance Worker I, Range 1275, Step 5, ($2,124/month) to a Maintenance Worker 11, Range 1295, Step 4, ($2,235/month). Signature Barbara Dillon 384-5161 Contact person: Phone: Yes Supporting data attached: Ward: FUNDING REQUIREMENTS: Amount: $1,590/year Source: (Acct. No.) 001-403-52020 ennneuttP - Acct. Descri tion (NO COST TO CITY GENERAL FUND; CHARGED I u SEWER LINE MAIN I AN 'r. r UIN ) Finance:UM 200�!��� :ouncil Notes: '5-0262 Agenda Item No CITY OF SAN BERM_ ZDINO - REQUEST F( I COUNCIL ACTION STAFF REPORT BACKGROUND Jim Howell, Acting Director of Public Services, has recommended reclassifying one Maintenance Worker I to a Maintenance Worker II in the Sewer Crew Section, in order to meet scheduling and operational needs. The Sewer Crew Section consists of 9 employees: 1 - Maintenance Supervisor; 1 - Lead Maintenance Worker; 6 - Maintenance Worker II; and, 1 - Maintenance Worker I. An organizational chart is attached. All sewer crew members are mandated by OSHA law to be trained in confined space techniques and escape procedures, CPR certification, oxygen supply use certification, ability to operate and maintain sophisticated equipment and exposure to potentially hazardous materials and working conditions. There is an increased level of complexity and responsibility in responding to sewer main maintenance and repair, restrictions and guidelines pertinent to entering manholes and sewer lines, handling sewer spills, reporting procedures and emergency standby scheduling. The Maintenance Worker I employee is being trained to perform at the Maintenance Worker H level. However, his job description as a Maintenance Worker I prevents him from actually performing the work under more than "on-the-job" training conditions. There are three (3) primary job description differences: (1)entry level skills vs. skilled laborer; (2)experience with hand tools vs. light equipment; and, (3) California Driver's License Class III, vs. Class B license requirements. The employee presently in this Maintenance Worker I position on the Sewer Crew is also on the Civil Service promotional certified eligibility list for the Maintenance Worker II position. He went through the recent recruitment series of interviews, scored highly and is, by Civil Service guidelines, fully qualified to perform the job requirements. If this reclassification is approved, the employee will be performing his job at a higher level than he is able to do currently. The approval of this request will create "equity" among all the sewer crew employees. COST & FUNDING SOURCES The Maintenance Worker I incumbent is currently at Step 5, Range 1275 ($2,124/month). Annual compensation, including 19.37% variable benefits that rise with salary totals $30,425 per year. The Public Services Department recommends reclassifying the incumbent to a 2 '5-0264 Maintenance Worker H, at Step 4, Range 1295, ($2,235/month). Annual compensation, including 19.37% variable benefits that rise with salary, totals $32,015 per year. The variance is an additional $1.590 Mr year. which is charged to the sewer line maintenance fund. 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N ON H1C 0.+ a 1 V-14 0•-1 0 4) a 11 Obi CC 300 r-IV 4) a •.�•.1�o N-1 a A d a a C X C7 a 0+ > > OaG 4J 10 —1N40 N0 M 0+11 N+i -wZ c0 0 4) 0 r O C a OLIN -1 0'104) 0 $ a7N Fa 41 X u —1 wla c ao .4), 4 "400+ 10 1 �.cx 4x)A caaua $4 It as 000-Ar10 —1 am a au xhaaciah O+s O APPROVED. BY-. DATE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO November, 1987 MAINTENANCE WORKER I JOB DESCRIPTION Under close supervision, to perform routine unskilled and semi-skilled maintenance work; and to perform related work as required. REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES Performs a wide variety of semi-skilled construction and maintenance operations involving streets, gutters, sewer lines, drainage channels, lift stations, parks and related areas; drives, loads and unloads jump trucks; drives and operates tractors, light trucks, gang mowers and chippers; operates more intricate equipment on a limited basis; removes and replaces road surface material and debris; paints parking stalls, crosswalks and street lines; installs and replaces street signs and traffic signs; builds curbs and sidewalks; performs sewer maintenance duties, including routing, cleaning, repairing, flushing and replacing sewer lines; installs new sewer lines; checks pump stations for toxic gas; locates and clears sewer line stoppages; mixes and pours cement; constructs manholes; sprays drainage ditches for weeds and insect control; operates City vehicles; and per- forms related work as required. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Any combination of training, education or experience which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the posi- tion. Possession of a valid Class III California Driver's License is required. GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge of: Basic hand tools; Appropriate safety precautions and procedures. Ability to: Use and properly maintain assigned tools and equipment; Demonstrate physical endurance, agility and strength necessary to perform heavy manual labor; Perform simple cement and masonry work; Accomplish manual labor and work under varying weather conditions; (Continued) 5 Maintain standard safety practices pertaining to manual laboring; Operate a vehicle observing legal and defensive driving practices; Maintain time and material records; Understand and carry out oral instructions; Establish and maintain effective relationships with those contacted in the course of work. ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS The class of Maintenance. Worker I is the entry level in the maintenance worker series performing varied unskilled manual labor tasks. Line supervision is received from a Maintenance Supervisor. Lead supervision may be received from a Lead Maintenance Worker on an assigned project. f L 6 _ o MAINTENANCE WORKER II JOB DESCRIPTION Under supervision, to perform a variety of semi-skilled work in maintenance, construction and repair of City streets and sewers, in weed and nuisance abatement and cleanup and in maintenance and removal of City-owned trees and shrubbery; and to perform related work as required. REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES Provides excellent customer service. Maintains positive attitude toward City,'s management philosophy and promotes same through cooperative interaction with Staff and other City departments. Performs semi-skilled and skilled manual work in the maintenance repair and construction of streets, curbs, pavement, sewers, signs, structures, islands, culverts, alleys and ditches; maintains City trees; pours and finishes concrete; installs, repairs and maintains sewer lines; operates a variety of power-driven tools and equipment; performs routine carpentry, painting, masonry and asphalt work. Operates trucks, skiploaders, light rollers, traffic lining machines or other motorized equipment of comparable size and complexity; patches streets and alleys using hand tools; assists in the paving of streets and alleys using pneumatic and hand tools, building forms and pouring and finishing concrete. Places traffic control and warning signs; serves as flagman; cleans storm drains, drainage ditches and culverts; cleans and rods sewers; installs and repairs sewer laterals. Performs minor maintenance and adjustments on equipment; performs preventative maintenance procedures on equipment used; lifts and moves objects and materials, such as dirt and concrete, by wheelbarrow; loads, transports and unloads stones, gravel, dirt, supplies and equipment as required. Abates weeds and debris; operates a 5-ton truck and trailer and trash dump truck; cuts tree trimmings for loading; feeds brush and trimmings into weed chipper; and performs related work as required. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS One year of recent experience in performing skilled manual labor in the repair and construction of streets, sidewalks and gutters and the operation of such equipment as jackhammers, backhoes, tractors and dump trucks; or 1 year of experience at or equivalent to the level of Maintenance Worker I. Possession of a valid Class "B" California Driver's License is required. Also, an appropriate tank or passenger vehicle endorsement to the Class "B" license is required within 60 working days in this classification. GENERAL OUALIFICATIONS Knowledae of: Appropriate safety precautions and procedures; Basic hand and power tools; Operation of light motorized equipment. Ability. to: Perform simple cement and masonry work; Operate power and hand tools and equipment used in manual labor and related activities, including pneumatic chipper, sand blaster and powergrinder; Operate light equipment; Accomplish manual labor and work under varying weather conditions; Maintain standard safety practices pertaining to manual laboring; Work in the field without immediate supervision; Make minor repairs and adjustments to equipment; Operate a vehicle observing legal and defensive driving practices; Maintain time and material records; Understand and carry out oral and written instructions; Establish and maintain effective relationships with those contacted in the course of work. ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS The class of Maintenance Worker II is a skilled manual laboring class in the maintenance worker series. Line supervision is received from a Maintenance Supervisor. Lead supervision may be received from a Lead Maintenance Worker on an assigned project. APPROVED: .f��'.s/l�,e� DATE: Director of Personnel JD:30487 dlg#8 04/06/92CSB APPROVED DATE: 4-14-92 8 CITY OF SAN BERNI IDINO - REQUEST V1 COUNCIL ACTION BARBARA DILLON ESTABLISH ONE (1) ADDITIONAL From: Subject: POSITION -- ENGINEERING Dept: PERSONNEL ASSISTANT III, PUBLIC WORKS/ ENGINEERING Date: MARCH 4, 1994 Synopsis of Previous Council action: 2/24/94 - The Council Personnel Committee recommended establishing one (1) additional position for an Engineering Assistant III to operate a regional traffic model. Recommended motion: That the Mayor and Common Council approve establishing one (1) additional position for Engineering Assistant III, Range 1399, $3,245-$3,944/month, in the Public Works/Engineering Department. Signature Barbara Dillon 384-5161 Contact person: Phone: Supporting data attached: Yes Ward: FUNDING REQUIREMENTS: Amount: $47,643/year, starting at Step One Source: (Acct. No.) 001-304-52020 Salaries, Permanent/Full-Time (Acct. Description) (No cosTTo CITY GENERAL FUND- FVFNIiF TO COME FROM EDA,TRAFFIC SYSTEM AND OM SAi.F()F DATA_ Finance: :ouncil Notes: 6-0262 Agenda Item No 1646 ` CITY OF SAN BERN/ IDINO - REQUEST F( 3 COUNCIL ACTION STAFF REPORT BACKGROUND At its meeting of 9/20/93, the Mayor and Common Council approved an agreement for development of a transportation demand model. This model will be used for the following functions: satisfy Congestion Management Program (CMP) and Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act (ISTEA) requirements; effectively assess development and redevelopment (Norton reuse, Tri-City, Downtown) impacts on circulation; support traffic system fees based on established transportation system demand forecast; conduct a General Plan update; and, establish a verifiable arterial corridor implementation plan agenda. To run, maintain and utilize the model, Roger Hardgrave, Director of Public Works/Engineering, recommends hiring a full-time transportation modeller (Engineering Assistant II[). After extensive review, the Department concluded that a full-time additional position was the best alternative for the following reasons: • Availability to provide answers to urgent questions and issues in a timely manner. • On-demand staff support on a priority basis to other departments/agencies, developers and their consultants. • Lower costs to the City for salary and benefits vs. consultant fees. • Better quality control using in-house staff. COST & FUNDING SOURCES A full-time Engineering Assistant III (Engineering Division) will cost about $47.643/year in salary and variable benefits per year, at Step One. Funding for this position is projected as follows: Economic Development Agency 50% Traffic System Fee Fund 31% Revenue from Sale of Data 19% 100% No general fund monies will be used to finance this pgsition, 2 i-0264 The Community Development Commission approved its share of the funding on 2/21/94. Since the original projection was made, six cities have indicated a desire to join our model. The Public Works/Engineering Department is in the process of negotiating an agreement. If this effort is successful, revenue would be received for the time spent on other cities' models. Attachment: Job Description, Engineering Assistant III 3 • 6{tNAR , 4 � O � 2 ENGINEERING ASSISTANT III (Civil Engineering Division) JOB DESCRIPTION Under general supervision, performs technical engineering work of moderate difficulty in the design, review and planning of parks, recreational areas, public works projects, traffic analysis and signalizaton; supervises and/or prepares engineering plans and drawings; and performs related work as required. REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES Provides courteous and expeditious customer service to the general public and City department staffs. Prepares, designs and reviews plans for public improvements, including streets, curbs and gutters, sewers, storm drains, culverts, traffic signals, traffic movement, sidewalks, small buildings and major proposed park projects to include parkways, landscaping, recreational and sanitary facilities, ballfield lighting and minor electrical layouts. Consults with others on difficult engineering problems; reviews and checks public works plans for correctness of engineering methods, accuracy of calculations and conformance with established engineering procedures. Draws plans using standard drafting equipment; reviews and checks completed designs, specifications, cost estimates, legal descriptions and related work of consultant engineers involved in municipal projects. Prepares or directs the preparation and maintenance of maps, drawings, engineering records and files; provides engineering information to contractors, engineers and members of the general public. Prepares reports pertaining to engineering design work; conducts studies for future projects involving the collection and interpretation of a variety of data necessary to project conditions and requirements; may conduct traffic census surveys and traffic movement and signalization studies. Consults with manufacturers' representatives and contractors; issues public works construction permits and grading permits; composes correspondence and operates City vehicles; routinely adheres to and maintains a positive attitude towards City and Department goals; and performs other related work as requ�.red. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Any combination of training, education and experience equivalent to one of the following: I - 4 years of technical engineering experience and completion of 60 semester units (or equivalent quarter units) with emphasis in civil or general engineering, landscape design or architecture. II - 4 years of technical engineering experience and possession of a valid Engineer-in-Training certificate. III - Education equivalent to graduation from college with a major in civil engineering or general engineering and 1 year experience. Possession of a valid "C" California Driver's License. GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge of: Basic statistics and the graphic presentation of materials; Terminology used in civil and related field and office engineering work; General engineering symbols; Principles and practices of civil engineering; Intermediate mathematics through trigonometry; Drafting principles, techniques and equipment; Basic principles and practices of architectural design; Plan checking methods; Construction estimating; Applicable laws, codes and regulations; Appropriate safety precautions and procedures. Ability to: Read and understand blueprints, plans and specifications; Design and draft streets, drainage systems, sewers, parks, parkways, landscaping, recreational and sanitary facilities and other public works improvements; Prepare, draft and maintain maps and drawings; Prepare and maintain engineering department files; Make mathematical computations quickly and accurately; Interpret engineering notes accurately; Apply engineering principles to the solution of moderately difficult problems; Evaluate workmanship, materials and construction methods; Prepare clear and accurate technical reports; Operate a vehicle observing legal and defensive driving practices; . Understand and carry out oral and written instructions; Establish and maintain effective relationships with those Retrieve sets of plans from storage area; Work indoors and out in a variety of environmental conditions; See in the normal visual range with or without correction; Hear in the normal audio range without correction; Transport up to 20 lbs. in the course of work; Exhibit normal range of body motion. ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS The class of Engineering Assistant III (Civil Engineering Division) is a working journey level position in the engineering series. Supervision is received from a professional level engineer and/or works on a team under the leadership of an Associate Engineer on assigned projects. Approved: DATE: DIRECTOR OF PERSONNEL CSB Approved Date: 08/10/93 JD: 30436 ENGINEERING ASSISTANT III tl 08/03/93 CITY OF SAN BERNI "IDINO REQUEST Fr I COUNCIL ACTION From: Rachel Clark, City Clerk Subject: Reorganization of positions in the Dept: City Clerk's Office City Clerk's Office Date: MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL MEETING March 10, 1994 OF MARCH 21, 1994 Synopsis of Previous Council action: 3/10/94 - The Council Personnel Committee recommended this item for approval. Recommended motion: 1. That one Lien Coordinator position be eliminated (Range 1342, $2442-$2968/mo.); and that one Account Clerk III position be established (Range 1292, $1901-$2311/mo.) 2. That a new classification of Business Registration Coordinator be established (Range 2349, $2528-$3072/mo.) 3. That one Business Registration Inspector be reclassified (Range 1310, $2081-$2529/mo.) to Business Registration Coordinator (Range 2349, $2528-$3072/mo.) +. That the Personnel Department be directed to update Resolution 6413, Section Eleven, to reflect this particular action. Signature .0ontact person- Rachel Clark Phone: 5102 supporting data attached: Yes Ward: =UNDING REQUIREMENTS: Amount: Net Savings $8,581 Source: (Acct. No.) 001-031-52020 {Acct. Description) Salaries - Permanent/Full-Time Finance: :ouncil Notes: 5-0262 Agenda Item No �� TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL FROM: RACHEL CLARK, CITY CLERK DATE: March 10, 1994 RE: COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM - MARCH 21 , 1994- REORGANIZATION OF POSITIONS IN THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE BACKGROUND INFORMATION: At a Council Personnel Committee held on March 10, 1994, a proposal was submitted for a reorganization of positions in the City Clerk's Office and it was unanimously approved. SUMMARY OF PROPOSAL: 1. Eliminate Lien Coordinator Position 2 . Establish Account Clerk III Position 3. Reclassify one Business Registration Inspector Position SAVINGS 1. Lien Coordinator Vacancy 5859 (Savings from 1/24-3/22/94) 2. Savings from eliminating Lien Cdtr and creating Account Clerk III position (3/22-6/30/94) 3041 8900 3. Reclassification of one Business Reg. Inspector Position (3/22-6/30) 319 Net Savings FY 93/94 $8581 PROPOSALS ONE AND TWO: Propose eliminating the Lien Coordinator position (Range 1342, $2442-2968/mo) and establishing an Account Clerk III position (Range 1292, $1901-2311/mo) in the Administrative Division of the City Clerk's Office. The Lien Coordinator's position was established in 1989 for the purpose of coordinating the imposition, release, and collection of property liens for the various City departments. All of the processes implemented for the central coordination of the lien program were initiated when the position was first created. During the initial years of the program, the skills of a higher level position were required to get the program running smoothly and efficiently. The former Lien Coordinator prepared a complete lien program procedures manual and successfully implemented the coordination of liens for the various City departments. Honorable Mayor and Members of the Common Council March 10, 1994 Page Two A reassessment of the tasks presently related to the Lien Program indicates that the responsibilities of coordinating the lien program can be handled by an Account Clerk III . It is therefore recommended that the Lien Coordinator's position be eliminated and that an Account Clerk III position be created. PROPOSAL THREE: Coupled with the request to eliminate the Lien Coordinator's position is a request to reclassify one Business Registration Inspector ' s position to that of a Business Registration Coordinator. By creating an Account Clerk III position in place of the Lien Coordinator position, a yearly salary savings of $10,464 will be realized (From "E" Step of Lien Coordinator $2968/mo to "C" Step of Account Clerk III, $2096/mo) . It is recommended that one Business Registration Inspector Position (Range 1310, $2081- 2529/mo) be reclassified to a Business Registration Coordinator (Range 2349, $2528-3072/mo) and that Cindy Buechter be promoted to that position effective March 22, 1994 . Cindy Buechter is currently one of four Business Registration Inspectors. She has been employed with the City since 1983. In addition to her duties as a Business Registration Inspector, Cindy was responsible for implementing the Single Family Rental Licensing Program in 1990 and has successfully implemented and monitored the program on an on-going basis. At the time she was given the responsibility of establishing the Single Family Rental Licensing Program it was anticipated that her position would be reclassified; however, that has not been realized and the duties incumbent with the position merit a higher classification. Mrs. Buechter also supervises the Business Registration Division when the Division Supervisor is absent. Additionally, she has worked with the press in coordinating special projects/events such as elections, ward redistricting, any other activities. I respectfully request that the Mayor and Council approve the request for reorganization which has been given unanimous approval by the Personnel Committee and present the following motions for your consideration: MOTION NO. 1• That one Lien Coordinator position be eliminated (Range 1342, $2442-2968/mo) ; and that one Account Clerk III position be established (Range 1292, $1901-$2311/mo) . Honorable Mayor and Members of the Common Council March 10, 1994 Page Three MOTION NO. 2• That a new classification of Business Registration Coordinator be established (Range 2349, $2528-$3072/mo. ) MOTION NO. 3 • That one Business Registration Inspector be reclassified (Range 1310, $2081-2529/mo) to Business Registration Coordinator (Range 2349, $2528-3072/mo) . MOTION NO. 4 • That the Personnel Department be directed to update Resolution 6413, Section Eleven, to reflect this particular action. Rachel Clark City Clerk CITY OF SAN BERN[ IDINO REQUEST F R COUNCIL ACTION From: AL BOUGHEY Subject: ADDITION/DELETION OF POSITIONS IN THE Dept: PLANNING AND BUILDING SERVICES PLANNING AND BUILDING SERVICES DEPARTMENT Date: MARCH 10, 1994 MCC MEETING OF 3/21/94 Synopsis of Previous Council action: 3/10/94 THE COUNCIL PERSONNEL COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED APPROVAL OF THIS ITEM. Recommended motion: 1. DELETE TWO DEVELOPMENT PERMIT TECHNICIANS, RANGE 1302, $2001 - $2,432/MONTH EFFECTIVE PRIOR TO THE APPOINTMENT OF TWO ADDITIONAL PLAN CHECKERS. 2. ESTABLISH TWO ADDITIONAL PLAN CHECKER POSITIONS, RANGE 1374, $2,864 - $3,481/MONTH AL*GlfEY- 4S nature :ontact person: AL BOUGHEY Phone: 5357 :jpporting data attached: YES Ward: N/A =UNDING REQUIREMENTS: Amount: $27.558/YR. ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR TWO PLAN CHECKERS Source: (Acct. No.) 001-175-52020 Acct. Description) - 0 COST T CITY GENERAL FUND: FUNDED THROUGH EDA MASTER SERVICES Finance:,44 :ouncil Notes: 5-0262 Agenda Item No. �� CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO - REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION STAFF REPORT SUBJECT: Deletion of Two (2) Development Permit Technician Positions and Establishment of Two (2) Additional Plan Checker Positions REQUEST This is a request to delete two (2) currently authorized positions of Development Permit Technician and establish two (2) additional Plan Checker positions for a total of four (4) Plan Checker positions within the department. There would be no increase in the total number of authorized positions. BACKGROUND Two Development Permit Technician positions were funded through the Master Services Agreement with the Economic Development Agency in Fiscal Year 1991-92 and 92-93 . The Department requests deletion of two Development Permit Technician positions and establishment of two additional Plan Checker positions in order to accomplish its goal of improving public service. This change will result in: • substantial upgrade in the level of service to the development community through increased plan checking capabilities, • decreased plans processing time, since counter staff will have the ability to review simple plans at the front counter (e.g. , patio covers, small room additions and remodels, limited tenant improvements) , • expedited issuance of building permits, • less cost to applicants, as fewer plans will need to be sent out for accelerated review. The department does not currently have the number of counter contacts to justify dedicating two full-time employees to the front counter. By having two additional Plan Checkers, the department will have the flexibility to assign them to check plans in the plan check room during periods when it is slow at the front counter. This allows the department to assign employees to address the work flow wherever the demand is greatest. I have reviewed the job description for the Plan Checker position and the organizational relationships are appropriate. This change would affect two employees, one permanent, full-time employee and one provisional employee. These employees would have the opportunity to participate in the recruitment for the Plan Checker positions. The permanent employee would also have the option to exercise bumping rights according to Civil Service rules. FUNDING There will be no impacts to the City's general fund, since funding for the Plan Checkers will come from the Economic Development Agency through the Master Services Agreement. Annual salaries plus fringe benefits for two Development Permit Technicians -- $63 , 902/yr. Annual salaries plus fringe benefits for two Plan Checkers -- $91,460/yr. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the Mayor and Common Council delete two (2) Development Permit Technician positions and establish two (2) additional Plan Checker positions. Prepared by: Al Boughey, Director Planning and Building Services Exhibits: 1. Personnel Committee Agenda A G E N D A PERSONNEL COMMITTEE Councilman Ralph Hernandez - Chairman Councilman Eddie Negrete Councilman F.J. Curlin TIME: 10:00 a.m., Thursday, March 10, 1994 PLACE: Council Office - Conference Room OPEN SESSION: 1. CITY ATTORNEY AUDIT IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE 2. REORGANIZATION OF POSITIONS IN CITY CLERK'S OFFICE 3. ADDITION/DELETION OF POSITIONS IN PLANNING/BUILDING SERVICES 4. WAGE CLASSIFICATION STUDY (JOE ACOSTA) CLOSED SESSION: MOTION -That the Council Personnel Committee recess to closed session for the i following: a. to consider personnel matters pursuant to Government Code Section 54957; b. to meet with designated representatives regarding labor relations matters pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6; C. to confer with the attorney regarding pending litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 (b) (1), as there is significant exposure to litigation; d. to confer with the attorney regarding pending litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 (c). PENDING ITEMS: ` 1. Disability retirements. 2. Privatization. E PLAN CHECKER JOB DESCRIPTION Under supervision, to check, examine and evaluate plans to establish value of buildings, to calculate permit fees and to assess plan compliance with building codes; to provide services at the public information counter; and to perform related work as required. REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES Provides courteous and expeditious customer service to the general public and City department staffs. Checks, examines and evaluates construction plans for compliance with City ordinances and laws; establishes value of proposed buildings, pools and spas; calculates permit fees;' assists contractors and developers in estimating permit fees; maintains records on status and location of plans. Assists contractors, architects and field inspectors with interpretation of the codes and methods by which fee calculations are made; checks building plans for electrical, plumbing and structural integrity, inspects soil reports for code compliance; reviews plot plans for runoff, parking, wall perimeters and set backs. Receives plans for specific legislated requirements, such as provisions for the handicapped, fire alarms and exits; reviews mobilehome pad designs, including footings, porches, awnings and carports; issues permits upon approval of plans; operates a computer terminal or microcomputer to access construction information. Assists at the public information counter by providing information to the public on code requirements, permit processing procedures and status of submittals; operates City vehicles; routinely adheres to and maintains a positive attitude towards City and Department goals; and performs related work as required. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (CATIONS Thirty semester units (45 quarter units) of college level courses in architecture, building safety engineering or closely related courses and 2 years of journey-level experience performing general building inspection duties is required. Certification as an International Conference of Building Officials (I.C.B.O.) Plan Checker is required within i year of employment. Possession of a valid Class "C" California Drivers License is required_ GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge of: Blueprint reading; Building construction methods and materials applicable to structural, plumbing, air conditioning and electrical work; Modern office equipment and procedures; Computer terminal operating methods; Basic record keeping methods; Building codes and laws applicable to building construction. Ability to: Interact and mutually solve problems effectively with public and private officials and the general public; Determine building permit fees; Operate a computer terminal accurately and efficiently; Make mathematical calculations with speed and accuracy; Operate a calculator; Maintain accurate records; Communicate effectively both orally and in writing; Read, understand and interpret building plans and specifications; � . Read, understand and apply moderately difficult materials; Operate a vehicle observing legal and defensive. driving practices; Understand and carry out oral and written instructions; Establish and maintain effective relationships with those contacted in the course of work; Meet the general public with appropriate courtesy and tact; See in the normal visual range with or without correction; Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction; Provide service at counter for long periods of time; Exhibit normal_ range of body motion; Transport materials weighing up to 10 pounds. ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS The class of Plan Checker is the entry level in plan checking series. Supervision is received from a Plan Check Engineer. APPROVED: DAs. �-Y Director of Persor4fel � CSB Approved Date: 9/14/93 JD: 30680 PLAN CHECKER t1#8 September 7, 1993